Things to do in Murray Bridge: January 12-18, 2024
Your guide to the Festival State Nationals, UCI Paracycling, Rippers and more, thanks to Newbridge.
January is about to get even hotter with the Festival State Nationals: the first ever nitro funny car show at the new Dragway at the Bend.
Australia’s leading drag racing teams – including five 11,000-horsepower, 500-kilometre-per-hour, flame-throwing nitro funny cars – are lining up to put on the most epic of shows this Saturday and Sunday.
On the line will be prestigious “Christmas tree” trophies and valuable National Drag Racing Championship points.
Title leader Morice McMillin has only a 22-point lead in first place following his record-setting round two victory, with round one winner Justin Walshe nipping at his heels on 201 points.
Championship co-founder Andy Lopez encouraged racing fans to come and witness a drag racing spectacle.
“You absolutely cannot discount any of these competitors for a moment,” he said.
“What you can do is expect incredible, edge of your seat, flame-throwing, record-breaking action, and we absolutely cannot wait to deliver.”
Shuttle buses will be available from Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend and Wellington East.
- More information, tickets: www.thebend.com.au/festival-state-nationals-2024.
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Friday 12th ☀️ 36°
Medibank van: 9am-4pm at the Murray Bridge Local Government Centre. Talk all things Medibank and get a free health check.
Mega Pre-Loved Book Sale: 10am-4pm at Murray Bridge Library. Fill a bag with books for only $5; continues Saturday.
Fire prevention information session and social burger night: 4.30pm-late at Monteith Hall. A CFS will come and talk all things fire prevention and safety from 4.30-5.30pm, before a social burger night with fruit and ice cream for dessert. Meals: $10.
Saturday 13th ⛅ 29°
Medibank van: From 8am at the Narooma Wetlands Parkrun, 74 Long Island Road, Murray Bridge. Talk all things Medibank and get a free health check.
Rippers – Nippers on the River: 9-11am at Sturt Reserve, Murray Bridge. River safety with Surf Lifesaving SA at Sturt Reserve, 5-7-year-olds from 9am, 8-12-year-olds from 10am; a great way to help kids learn essential water safety skills and grow their confidence. More information: www.surflifesavingsa.com.au/rippers.
Mega Pre-Loved Book Sale: 9.30am-12pm at Murray Bridge Library. Fill a bag with books for only $5.
Festival State Nationals: 10am-9pm at the Dragway at the Bend. Watch flame-throwing nitro funny cars take on the newly built Dragway at the Bend quarter mile at 500 kilometres per hour for the first time; continues Sunday. Tickets: $45 at www.outix.co.
Race day: From 11.30am at Murray Bridge Racing Club. There’s nothing like a day at the races. Tickets: $16.90 at www.moshtix.com.au.
Sunday 14th ⛅ 25°
Festival State Nationals: 10am-6pm at the Dragway at the Bend. Watch flame-throwing nitro funny cars take on the newly built Dragway at the Bend quarter mile at 500 kilometres per hour for the first time. Tickets: $45 at www.outix.co.
Oliver Asel: From 2pm at Murray Bridge Library. Sunday Sessions live music.
Monday 15th ☀️ 29°
UCI Paracycling Road World Cup time trial and road race: 2-4pm at the Bend Motorsport Park, Tailem Bend. Watch 300 of the world’s best para-cyclists in action; this event plays a vital role for nations seeking to qualify for the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games; continues Tuesday and Wednesday.
Tuesday 16th ⛅ 33°
UCI Paracycling Road World Cup time trial and road race: 2-4pm at the Bend Motorsport Park, Tailem Bend. Watch 300 of the world’s best para-cyclists in action; this event plays a vital role for nations seeking to qualify for the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games; continues Wednesday.
Wednesday 17th ☀️ 30°
UCI Paracycling Road World Cup time trial and road race: 2-4pm at the Bend Motorsport Park, Tailem Bend. Watch 300 of the world’s best para-cyclists in action; this event plays a vital role for nations seeking to qualify for the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games.
Thursday 18th ☀️ 26°
Funeral service for William Blucher: 2.30pm at the Minge Chapel, Murray Bridge.
Community engagement session: 6pm at the Wellington Hall. Hear from SA Water and the Coorong council about a proposed water supply upgrade at Wellington East.
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